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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 89.82 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 89.82 and 38.56 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 89.82 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/89.82 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 89.82 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 3,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463.46/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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